Non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity: still more questions than answers

Vnitr Lek. 2019 Winter;65(1):19-23.

Abstract

Non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCG/WS) is a syndrome characterized by intestinal and extra-intestinal sym-ptoms elicited by gluten/wheat ingestion in the persons, who are not affected by celiac disease and wheat allergy. Due to the lack of established biomarkers, the diagnosis of NCG/WS is based on the clinical picture, and it is necessary to validate it in well-defined double-blind, placebo-controlled challenge (The Salerno Experts´ Criteria). In the article is discussed a current knowledge of NCG/WS in terms of pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. Key words: gluten - gluten-related disorders - non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity - wheat.

Keywords: gluten - gluten-related disorders - non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity - wheat.

MeSH terms

  • Celiac Disease* / diagnosis
  • Celiac Disease* / diet therapy
  • Diet, Gluten-Free
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Glutens
  • Humans
  • Triticum
  • Wheat Hypersensitivity* / diagnosis
  • Wheat Hypersensitivity* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Glutens